Rob Dahm started a new project on his YouTube channel sure to generate plenty of opinions. He plans on replacing the factory 5.7 L LS6 V8 in a Corvette Z06 with a turbocharged 13B two-rotor from a 1993 Mazda RX-7. Another goal of the project is to make more horsepower and torque than the LS6 V8, which made around 385-405 horsepower and 385-400 lb-ft of torque.
Source: Rob Dahm via Piotr
I watched a few of this guy’s videos. Interesting project, but I find him…I won’t say it. His references to the LS as a giant space hogging anachronism are just plain silly. It’s the easiest, cheapest, lightest bang for the buck out there. I too, am getting tired of LS swaps, but you can’t fault the motor for what it is.
You know what I want to see more if? GM and Ford 4 cyl turbos and V6s. The GM LTG 4cyl makes around 300hp/300lb/ft in stock form. Seems like fun. Not enough for a Corvette, but good in lighter cars.
I wish the EB 3.5 was the same size as an LS. The four cylinders, GM and FoMoCo, are pretty nifty though. That would make my BMW fun!